Std.7 sst ch.1 question answer

2 . If the Himalayas did not exist     If the Himalayas did not exist, India would be very different. The cold winds from Central Asia would enter India freely, making the climate much colder and drier. Many rivers like the Ganga, Yamuna, and Brahmaputra might not exist because these rivers originate from the Himalayan glaciers. Without the Himalayas, there would be less rainfall, fewer forests, and farming would become difficult in many regions. The northern plains might even look like deserts. The Himalayas also protect India from strong winds and help in bringing monsoon rains, so life in India would be much harder without them. 3. Why is India called a ‘mini-continent’? India is called a “mini-continent” because it has great diversity in physical features, climate, culture, languages, and natural resources, just like a continent. It has mountains in the north, deserts in the west, plains in the center, plateaus in the south, and coastal regions on both sides. Different par...

Day 25 of war

 

Day 25 of war: At Warsaw Central, a city welcomes war refugees, a Putin dartboard provides some relief

It’s Day 25 of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and amid another round of talks for an elusive truce — this time, it’s Turkey claiming some common ground — the buses keep coming. Bringing fleeing children, women and elderly men. Hungry and tired, carrying whatever they can in small bags, escaping the war, leaving behind their homes, family, friends and pets.


They are welcomed by hundreds of volunteers who provide them with information about where and how they can move next, translation services, hot food, candies and emotional support.

Barely a week ago, as over 300,000 refugees surged into Warsaw, the city’s mayor Rafal Trzaskowski posted on Twitter: “Our city remains the main destination for Ukrainian refugees. Situation is getting more and more difficult every day. Warsaw stands and will #StandWithUkraine. Support. Donate.”


The country has responded with overwhelming warmth: from elderly women offering to be “temporary grandmothers” to refugee children, and civilians opening their hearts and homes, to businesses offering space, cash and volunteers.


This outpouring isn’t just about geography — Poland shares a 300-mile border with Ukraine — but also history. In 2015, Poland had opposed EU quotas for asylum seekers but now with Russia invading a country it shares close ties with, people are stepping up.


On the Internet, even with signs of strain, the Warsaw administration’s homepage has several links for volunteers, donors and refugees. It has information about where people can donate money or other aid, organisations looking for volunteers, and where the incoming refugees can find help in the city.

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